Is it true that the invitation for Jodi Sta Maria for this event was canceled?
Kapamilya actress Jodi Sta Maria was absent at the tribute party organized to honor former Star Magic head Johnny Manahan, also known as Mr. M.
Jodi has been under the management of ABS-CBN for many years already and she is part of the Star Magic family. However, in a recent event organized to celebrate Mr. M’s birthday and to pay tribute to his contribution to the entertainment industry, it was noticeable that Jodi was not there.
A lot of celebrities, former and present talents of Star Magic, joined the celebration, including Bea Alonzo and Julia Barretto who appeared to have reconciled as they were seen hugging and laughing with each other.
Julia was also seen hugging her aunt Claudine Barretto. The event also served as their reunion.
In a recent Showbiz Update episode, the showbiz talk show of talent manager-vlogger Ogie Diaz on YouTube, he shared what he learned, Jodi Sta Maria was invited to the tribute party for Mr. M.
However, the invitation was canceled by the organizer. Ogie’s co-host Mama Loi said that Jodi is also an “alaga” of the veteran star maker. “Pero ang nakarating sa akin, kinansel, dinis-invite,” Ogie said.
He explained that that invitation had already been sent to Jodi but this was canceled allegedly because Claudine’s presence was prioritized. The Optimum Star is known as one of the closest celebrities to Mr. M.
Jodi is the current girlfriend of Raymart Santiago who is the estranged husband of Claudine. It is known to many that Claudine and Raymart still have a conflict. Ogie said that in order to avoid the issue, it was decided by the organizer to cancel Jodi’s invitation.
The talent manager-vlogger stressed that it was not Claudine who ordered the cancelation but the organizer of the event. Ogie also shared his thoughts on this. He said that he feels that it would be okay for Claudine if ever she and Jodi would meet at the event because she knows that it was for Mr. M.
“Hindi naman para sa kanilang dalawa ang okasyon,” Ogie said, adding that it was for the Mr. M who Claudine Barretto and Jodi Sta Maria both love.